HAWTHORNE, N. announced today
that it has appointed Ron Staffieri as its chief executive officer.
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Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 75
companies since Sun Capital's inception in 1995 with combined sales in excess
of $18. SEATTLE, Nordstrom , Inc.3 percent compared to sales of $499.4 percent(1).2%

Number of stores
Full-line 95 93
Rack and other 56 56
International
Faconnable
boutiques 32 31
Total 183 180
Gross square
footage 19,553,000 19,289,000

FUTURE REPORTING DATES
Nordstrom's financial release calendar for the next several months is
currently planned as follows:

June Sales Release Thurs.

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"Rag Shops' selection of someone with Ron's impressive credentials,
reputation, and experience, is a show of confidence," said T. Sun Capital
affiliates invest in companies typically with the number one or two market
position in their industry, long-term competitive advantages and significant
barriers to entry.1 percent
compared to sales of $2.0 billion in 2004.

SALES RECORDING
To hear Nordstrom's prerecorded May sales message, please dial
402-220-6036.8% 16.

Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Stephanie Allen, 206-303-3262 Deniz Anders, 206-373 -3038

(1) Effective February 2005, Nordstrom Direct sales, which include catalog
and Internet, are included in Total Retail same-store sales.

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and CEO of KayBee Toy Stores.

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"We will continue to raise our profile,
improve our outreach, enhance customer experience, and strategically expand
our retail presence to meet consumer demand."
Mr. Staffieri joins Rag Shop with over 30 years of retail experience. is a leading private investment firm focused on
leveraged buyouts and investments in market leading companies that can benefit
from its in-house operating professionals and experience.5 million for the four-week period
ending May 28, 2005, an increase of 9.3% 7.

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Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton,
Florida , Los Angeles, New York and London but has acquired and manages
companies worldwide. Year-to-date same-store sales
increased 6.5 percent.

SALES SUMMARY
(unaudited; $ in millions ) Total Sales Same-store Sales(1)
Full-
Fiscal Fiscal Percent Total line Rack
2005 2004 Increase Retail Stores Stores

May $545., July 7, 2005
July Sales Release Thurs.

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Preliminary year-to-date sales of $2.

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Shops, Inc . In
his most recent position as President of Michael's Arts and Crafts, he was
directly responsible for merchandising, marketing, inventory management, store
operations and store planning.1 9.com and through its direct mail
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This recording will be available for one week . 4, 2005
Second Quarter Earnings Tues., Sept. 1, 2005

Nordstrom, Inc . is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty
retailers, with 151 US stores located in 27 states .

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Retail companies in Sun Capital portfolio include Musicland, Sam Goody,
Media Play, Mervyns , Mattress Firm, HUB Distributing (which includes Anchor
Blue and Most Stores), Life Uniform, Wickes , and Bruegger's(TM) Bagels.

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Rag Shops Inc. Names Ron Staffieri CEO

Staffieri.
After receiving his BBA and MBA from Adelphi University, he began his
career at Federated Department Stores.5 $499.

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is a 69-store specialty retailer of crafts and fabrics. (NYSE: JWN)
today reported preliminary sales of $545.5% 4., Aug 16, 2005
August Sales Release Thurs.

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Nordstrom also operates 32 international Faconnable
boutiques in Europe. To serve
as a basis for comparison, as this was not the case last year, a
presentation of 2004 monthly, quarterly and full-year same-store sales
that includes Nordstrom Direct is available on the Investor Relations
homepage of our website under Recent Reports.

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On a consolidated basis, Sun Capital 's portfolio companies
would rank in the top 100 of Fortune Magazine's listing of the 500 largest
companies in the United States. Same-store sales
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Scott King, a
Managing Director at Sun Capital. "His strong leadership will rejuvenate the
brand and position Rag Shops to leverage key market trends.2%
Year-to-date $2,200.1% 6., Aug.nordstrom.

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This was the start of a distinguished
retail career which included senior positions at Jordan Marsh and Joske's,
both divisions of Allied Stores as well as President of Waldenbooks, a
division of Borders Group, Inc .

About Sun Capital Partners
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Founded in 1901 as a shoe
store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 95 full-line stores, 49 Nordstrom
Racks, five Faconnable boutiques, one free-standing shoe store, and one
clearance store.

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"The marketplace has demonstrated tremendous growth in the craft and home
project areas," said Mr.